Valley Farm Vineyards food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · East Suffolk
Valley Farm Vineyards holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 10 May 2017, more than 9 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Valley Farm, Rumburgh Road, Wissett, IP19 0JJ
How it compares in East Suffolk
That puts Valley Farm Vineyards among the 1,993 places in East Suffolk holding top marks, 86% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,993 | 86% | ← Valley Farm Vineyards | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 215 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 71 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 200 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Valley Farm Vineyards none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Valley Farm Vineyards, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Rumburgh Buck Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| G and VAM Downing Retailers - other | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2012 |
| Halesworth Day Nursery Caring Premises | 2.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| The Huntsman & Hounds Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2024 |
| Poplar Farm Retailers - other | 2.2 miles away | Exempt | |
| Beech House Caring Premises | 2.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| Edgar Sewter Playschool School/college/university | 2.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2012 |
| Edgar Sewter Primary School - ASSET Nourish School/college/university | 2.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
Questions about Valley Farm Vineyards
What is Valley Farm Vineyards's food hygiene rating?
Valley Farm Vineyards has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Suffolk Council on 10 May 2017.
Is Valley Farm Vineyards safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Valley Farm Vineyards last inspected?
Valley Farm Vineyards was last inspected on 10 May 2017, more than 9 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Suffolk Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Valley Farm Vineyards?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Valley Farm Vineyards compare to other places in East Suffolk?
86% of the 2,319 rated food businesses in East Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, and Valley Farm Vineyards is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects Valley Farm Vineyards and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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